The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to frame a policy on the right to be forgotten, which is the right of an individual to have their personal data removed from the internet. Background: The case began when a public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions to the Centre to frame a policy on the right to be forgotten. Parties: The petitioners, including a non-governmental organization and an individual, argued that the Centre had failed to frame a policy on the right to be forgotten, despite the increasing importance of the right in the digital age. The respondents, including the Centre and the internet companies, argued that the right to be forgotten was not a fundamental right and that the Centre had already taken steps to protect the personal data of citizens. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether the Centre had failed to frame a policy on the right to be forgotten. The court also examined the issue of whether the right to be forgotten was a fundamental right. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the right to be forgotten was a fundamental right and that the Centre had failed to frame a policy on the right. The court also observed that the Centre had failed to take adequate steps to protect the personal data of citizens. Significance: The judgment is significant as it directs the Centre to frame a policy on the right to be forgotten and emphasizes the need for the Centre to respect the right to privacy of citizens in the digital age. The judgment also highlights the importance of the Supreme Court in ensuring that the government takes steps to protect the personal data of citizens.